{"product_id":"mer-primary-care-conferences-rheumatology-musculoskeletal-medicine-for-primary-care-mar-20-22-2026","title":"MER Primary Care Conferences Rheumatology \u0026 Musculoskeletal Medicine for Primary Care Mar 20-22, 2026","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product_title entry-title\"\u003eMER Primary Care Conferences Rheumatology \u0026amp; Musculoskeletal Medicine for Primary Care Mar 20-22, 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Target Audience: internists, primary care physicians, and rheumatologists\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e+ Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1. Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-890\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,0\"\u003eThis is a primary care medical conference organized by Medical Education Resources (MER), a non-profit organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2\"\u003e. The conference is titled “Rheumatology \u0026amp; Musculoskeletal Medicine for Primary Care”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4\"\u003e. It will be held from March 20-22, 2026, at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, AZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e2. Learning Objectives\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eUpon completion of this program, participants should be better able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-891\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,0\"\u003eCompare and contrast inflammatory \u0026amp; non-inflammatory joint pain and their differential diagnoses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-892\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"\u003eReview the risks and benefits of the treatment options for arthritis (non-selective NSAIDs, cox-2 inhibitors, DMARDs, narcotics and tramadol)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-893\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss physical examination of joints\/soft tissue in the diagnosis of regional pain syndromes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-894\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,0\"\u003eIdentify important landmarks and\u003cspan class=\"citation-6692 citation-end-6692\"\u003e proper techniques for injecting the major joints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6691 citation-end-6691\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-895\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6690 citation-end-6690\"\u003eDescribe the differential diagnoses of inflammatory arthritis based on clinical presentation and laboratory workup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6689 citation-end-6689\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-896\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6688 citation-end-6688\"\u003eUtilize current evidence to design treatment s\u003c\/span\u003etrategies for osteoarthritis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-897\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,0\"\u003eDiagnose and treat gout and pseudogout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-898\" data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,0\"\u003ePerform an examination of joints and soft tissues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-899\" data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,0\"\u003eIdentify the risks and benefits of utilizing bisphosphonates in the treatment of osteoporosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,8,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-900\" data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,0\"\u003eDescribe the technique of joint aspiration, joint injection, and synovial fluid analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,9,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-901\" data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,0\"\u003eCompare the benefits and side effect profiles of pharmacologic treatment options for fibromyalgia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,10,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-902\" data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,0\"\u003eDiscuss available evidence and evaluate when cannabis use is appropriate in medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,11,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e3. Target Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-903\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003eThis program is targeted to office-based primary care providers and other health professionals with updates in primary care medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003eBest for internists, primary care physicians, and rheumatologists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e4. Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFriday, March 20, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-904\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRheumatology – Evaluating the Patient with Joint Pain:\u003c\/b\u003e Differentiating between inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint pain; The utility of joint aspiration and lab work-up with interpretation of synovial fluid analysis; Differential diagnosis of joint pain and inflammatory arthritis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-905\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRheumatology – Update in Pharmaco\u003cspan class=\"citation-6686 citation-6687\"\u003elogy for Arthritis:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6686 citation-6687 citation-end-6687\"\u003e Review risks and benefits of traditional NSAIDs and cox-2 inhibitors; Analgesics (narcotics and tramadol), acetaminophen, conventional-synthetic DMARDs, and bDMARDs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6684 citation-6685 citation-end-6685\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-906\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6682 citation-6683 citation-end-6683\"\u003eRheumatology – Diff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6682 citation-end-6682\"\u003eerential Diagno\u003c\/span\u003esis of Inflammatory Arthritis:\u003c\/b\u003e Clinical presentation and laboratory work-up and treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthropathies (SPA), infectious arthritis and systemic sclerosis; Treatment of RA with DMARDs; Treatment principles of SLE, Sjogren’s, SPA and PMR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-907\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRheumatology – Physical Examination of Joints and Soft Tissue \u0026amp; Diagnosis of Regional Pain Syndromes:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes: carpal tunnel syndrome; De Quervain’s tenosynovitis; epicondylitis; impingement; hip, knee, ankle and foot overuse syndromes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-908\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAll Faculty – Joint \u0026amp; Soft Tissue Examination Workshop:\u003c\/b\u003e Small-group workshops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSaturday, March 21, 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-909\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRheumatology – Osteoarthritis:\u003c\/b\u003e Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-910\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRheumatology – Crystal Disease: Gout \u0026amp; Pseudogout:\u003c\/b\u003e Properly diagnosing and treating crystal diseases such as gout and pseudogout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-911\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRheumatology – Osteoporosis:\u003c\/b\u003e Review the epidemiology and pathophysiology of osteoporosis along with interpretation of DEXA scans and FRAX risk assessment; up-to-date therapeutic options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-912\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAll Faculty \/ Rheumatology – Panel Discussion\/Joint Injection Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e Interactive panel discussion with all faculty covering all aspects of rheumatology; Instruction on proper joint injection technique of major joints including shoulder\u003cspan class=\"citation-6681 citation-end-6681\"\u003e, elbow, fingers, hip, knee, and ankle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6680 citation-end-6680\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-913\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6679\"\u003eAll Faculty – Joint Aspiration \u0026amp; Injection Technique Workshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6679 citation-end-6679\"\u003e Small-group workshops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6678 citation-end-6678\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-916\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6677 citation-end-6677\"\u003eSunday, March 22, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-914\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6676\"\u003eRheumatology – Fibromyalgia:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-6676 citation-end-6676\"\u003e Differential diagnosis and tre\u003c\/span\u003eatment of this difficult-to-manage pain syndrome; Treatment options of anti-epileptics and SNRI’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_cf720f220e0ac1d8-915\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRheumatology – Update on Cannabis as Medicine for Primary Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Cannabis mechanism of action; Clinical effects on pain; Addiction, withdrawal and dependency; Adverse effects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meducourse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43066692730978,"sku":"MED-AMB09472","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9549\/6802\/files\/MER-Primary-Care-Conferences-Rheumatology-Musculoskeletal-Medicine-for-Primary-Care-Mar-20-22-2026.jpg?v=1782499423","url":"https:\/\/meducourse.com\/products\/mer-primary-care-conferences-rheumatology-musculoskeletal-medicine-for-primary-care-mar-20-22-2026","provider":"Meducourse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}